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** FILE ** Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban points toward the crowd as he leaves the court during a basketball playoff game against the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, Calif., in this May 3, 2007, file photo. Cuban said in a published report Friday, July 13, 2007, that he has submitted to Major League Baseball last week an application to purchase the Chicago Cubs. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) (Jeff Chiu / AP) less

** FILE ** Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban points toward the crowd as he leaves the court during a basketball playoff game against the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, Calif., in this May 3, 2007, file ... more

juliecooper OAKLAND, CA - MAY 3: Owner Mark Cuban of the Dallas Mavericks smiles during the game against the Golden State Warriors in Game Six of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2007 NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena on March 3, 2007 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2007 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mark Cuban (Rocky Widner / NBAE/Getty Images) less

juliecooper OAKLAND, CA - MAY 3: Owner Mark Cuban of the Dallas Mavericks smiles during the game against the Golden State Warriors in Game Six of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2007 NBA ... more

juliecooper DANCING WITH THE STARS - MARK CUBAN - Cuban is the owner of the Dallas Mavericks NBA basketball team. He is the highly successful entrepreneur who founded HDNet, Broadcast.com and MicroSolutions. ... more

DALLAS - MAY 15: Dirk Nowitzki #41 (R) and owner Mark Cuban of the Dallas Mavericks embrace in front of the media during the Maurice Podoloff 2006-2007 NBA MVP Trophy award presentation on May 15, 2007 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2007 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dirk Nowitzki;Mark Cuban (Ned Dishman / NBAE/Getty Images) less

DALLAS - MAY 15: Dirk Nowitzki #41 (R) and owner Mark Cuban of the Dallas Mavericks embrace in front of the media during the Maurice Podoloff 2006-2007 NBA MVP Trophy award presentation on May 15, 2007 at the ... more

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban reacts to a call during the second half of an NBA basketball game versus the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City, Utah, March 3, 2008. The Jazz won the game 116-110. REUTERS/Ramin Rahimian (UNITED STATES) (RAMIN RAHIMIAN / REUTERS) less

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban reacts to a call during the second half of an NBA basketball game versus the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City, Utah, March 3, 2008. The Jazz won the game 116-110. REUTERS/Ramin ... more

Former Disney chief Michael Eisner, right, and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban participate in a question and answer panel at the SXSW Film and Interactive Festival in Austin, Texas on Tuesday, March 11, 2008. (AP Photo/Jack Plunkett) (Jack Plunkett / AP) less

Former Disney chief Michael Eisner, right, and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban participate in a question and answer panel at the SXSW Film and Interactive Festival in Austin, Texas on Tuesday, March 11, 2008. ... more

Former Disney chief Michael Eisner, right, and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban participate in a question and answer panel at the SXSW Film and Interactive Festival in Austin, Texas on Tuesday, March 11, 2008.(AP Photo/Jack Plunkett) (Jack Plunkett / AP) less

Former Disney chief Michael Eisner, right, and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban participate in a question and answer panel at the SXSW Film and Interactive Festival in Austin, Texas on Tuesday, March 11, ... more

Former Disney chief Michael Eisner, right, and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban participate in a question and answer panel at the SXSW Film and Interactive Festival in Austin, Texas on Tuesday, March 11, 2008.(AP Photo/Jack Plunkett) (Jack Plunkett / AP) less

Former Disney chief Michael Eisner, right, and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban participate in a question and answer panel at the SXSW Film and Interactive Festival in Austin, Texas on Tuesday, March 11, ... more

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban rubs his eyes late in the fourth quarter of the Mavericks' Game 5 against the New Orleans Hornets in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs Tuesday, April 29, 2008, in New Orleans. Dallas lost to New Orleans 99-94 and was eliminated from the playoffs. (AP Photo/Bill Haber) (Bill Haber / AP) less

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban rubs his eyes late in the fourth quarter of the Mavericks' Game 5 against the New Orleans Hornets in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs Tuesday, April 29, 2008, in ... more

Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks NBA basketball team, watches the Chicago Cubs play the Milwaukee Brewers in the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 30, 2008, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) (Nam Y. Huh / AP) less

Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks NBA basketball team, watches the Chicago Cubs play the Milwaukee Brewers in the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 30, 2008, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. ... more

MINNEAPOLIS - NOVEMBER 1: Owner Mark Cuban of the Dallas Mavericks sits courtside prior to the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on November 1, 2008 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Mavericks won 95-85. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) (David Sherman / NBAE/Getty Images) less

MINNEAPOLIS - NOVEMBER 1: Owner Mark Cuban of the Dallas Mavericks sits courtside prior to the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on November 1, 2008 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The ... more

ADVANCE FOR THE WEEKEND OF DEC 23-25--Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, congratulates the Mavericks' Gary Trent, left, after the Mavericks victory over the Portland Trailblazers at Reunion Arena in Dallas, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2000. After a revolving door of rebuilding attempts that seemed to make things worse instead of better, the Mavs are off to their best start in a dozen years and on pace to end the NBA's longest playoff drought. (AP Photo/The Dallas Morning News, Huy Nguyen) (HUY NGUYEN / AP) less

ADVANCE FOR THE WEEKEND OF DEC 23-25--Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, congratulates the Mavericks' Gary Trent, left, after the Mavericks victory over the Portland Trailblazers at Reunion Arena in ... more

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban cheers the Mavericks at the start of the game against the Boston Celtics in Dallas, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2001. The game was Cuban's first game back from an NBA-imposed two-game suspension for dashing onto the court during a game.(AP Photo/Donna McWilliam) (DONNA MCWILLIAM / AP) less

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban cheers the Mavericks at the start of the game against the Boston Celtics in Dallas, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2001. The game was Cuban's first game back from an NBA-imposed two-game ... more

FOR SPORTS - Mavericks' owner Mark Cuban watchs second half action agasint the Spurs in the Western Conference Playoffs First Round Game 1 Saturday April 18, 2009 at the AT&T Center. The Mavericks won 105-97. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) (EDWARD A. ORNELAS / SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) less

FOR SPORTS - Mavericks' owner Mark Cuban watchs second half action agasint the Spurs in the Western Conference Playoffs First Round Game 1 Saturday April 18, 2009 at the AT&T Center. The Mavericks won 105-97. ... more

Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle, right, and Mavericks owner Mark Cuban react to a call in the first half of Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference semifinals against the Denver Nuggets, Saturday, May 9, 2009, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) (Matt Slocum / AP) less

Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle, right, and Mavericks owner Mark Cuban react to a call in the first half of Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference semifinals against the Denver Nuggets, Saturday, ... more

DENVER - MAY 05: Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks observes the national anthem prior to facing the Denver Nuggets in Game Two of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at Pepsi Center on May 5, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Mavericks 117-105. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) (Doug Pensinger / Getty Images) less

DENVER - MAY 05: Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks observes the national anthem prior to facing the Denver Nuggets in Game Two of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at Pepsi ... more

FILE -- This Sunday, March 29, 2009, file photo shows Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban during the fourth quarter in an NBA basketball game, in Cleveland. The Mavericks are out of the NBA playoffs, but the spotlight isn't leaving the team's controversial owner. It's just following him to a different venue, federal court. The insider trading suit filed against Cuban by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission last year is scheduled to receive its first hearing soon when attorneys present oral arguments on a motion by the billionaire owner to have the case dismissed. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File) (Tony Dejak / AP) less

FILE -- This Sunday, March 29, 2009, file photo shows Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban during the fourth quarter in an NBA basketball game, in Cleveland. The Mavericks are out of the NBA playoffs, but the ... more

FILE - In this May 26, 2009 file photo, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, center, walks out of his federal hearing accompanied by members of his legal team at the Earle Cabell Federal Courthouse in Dallas. A federal judge on Friday, July 17, 2009 dismissed an insider trading lawsuit against Cuban. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, file) (Tony Gutierrez / AP) less

FILE - In this May 26, 2009 file photo, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, center, walks out of his federal hearing accompanied by members of his legal team at the Earle Cabell Federal Courthouse in Dallas. A ... more

FILE -- This is a July 13, 2009, file photo showing Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban looking at the scoreboard while eating popcorn and watching his team from the sidelines during an NBA summer league basketball game in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Laura Rauch, File) (Laura Rauch / AP) less

FILE -- This is a July 13, 2009, file photo showing Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban looking at the scoreboard while eating popcorn and watching his team from the sidelines during an NBA summer league ... more

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban yells at a referee from behind the bench during the second half of their NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland, Ore., Thursday, March 25, 2010. Portland beat Dallas 101-89. (AP Photo/Don Ryan) (Don Ryan / AP) less

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban yells at a referee from behind the bench during the second half of their NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland, Ore., Thursday, March 25, 2010. ... more

SPORTS DALLAS MAVERICKS VS SAN ANTONIO SPURS 12/11/02 Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban yells at the referees during the second half of their game against he San Antonio Spurs at the SBC Center on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2002. ( JERRY LARA STAFF ) (JERRY LARA / SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) less

SPORTS DALLAS MAVERICKS VS SAN ANTONIO SPURS 12/11/02 Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban yells at the referees during the second half of their game against he San Antonio Spurs at the SBC Center on Wednesday, ... more

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban yells at a game official in the second half at the AT&T Center on Friday, Jan. 14, 2011. Spurs defeated the Mavericks, 101-89. Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net (KIN MAN HUI / SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) less

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban yells at a game official in the second half at the AT&T Center on Friday, Jan. 14, 2011. Spurs defeated the Mavericks, 101-89. Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net (KIN MAN HUI / ... more

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban yells at a game official in the... Photo-2740184.40957 - Beaumont Enterprise

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Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban looks on during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the New Jersey Nets, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun) (Bill Kostroun / AP)

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban looks on during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the New Jersey Nets, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun) (Bill Kostroun / AP)

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is seen during the first half of Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball game against the Miami Heat Sunday, June 5, 2011, in Dallas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (David J. Phillip / AP) less

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is seen during the first half of Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball game against the Miami Heat Sunday, June 5, 2011, in Dallas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (David J. Phillip ... more

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Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban celebrates with Brendan Haywood and DeShawn Stevenson, right, in the final seconds of the second half of Game 6 of the NBA Finals basketball game against the Miami Heat Sunday, June 12, 2011, in Miami. The Mavericks won 105-95 to win the series. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (David J. Phillip / AP) less

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban celebrates with Brendan Haywood and DeShawn Stevenson, right, in the final seconds of the second half of Game 6 of the NBA Finals basketball game against the Miami Heat Sunday, ... more

CORRECTS DAUGHTER'S NAME TO ALYSSA, NOT ALEXIS SOFIA - Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, with his daughter Alyssa, rides with the NBA Championship basketball trophy during the team's victory parade in downtown ... more

Dallas Mavericks team owner places the Larry O'Brien trophy on a chair at the start of a fan rally at American Airlines Center following the team's NBA Championship title victory parade Thursday, June 16, 2011, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) (Tony Gutierrez / AP) less

Dallas Mavericks team owner places the Larry O'Brien trophy on a chair at the start of a fan rally at American Airlines Center following the team's NBA Championship title victory parade Thursday, June 16, ... more

Dallas Mavericks team owner Mark Cuban leaves a midtown Manhattan hotel, Friday, June 17, 2011 in New York. NBA owners and players met in New York as they try to negotiate a new collective bargaining agreement before the current deal expires June 30. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer) (Mary Altaffer / AP) less

Dallas Mavericks team owner Mark Cuban leaves a midtown Manhattan hotel, Friday, June 17, 2011 in New York. NBA owners and players met in New York as they try to negotiate a new collective bargaining agreement ... more

Dallas Mavericks head coach Don Nelson, left, listens as Mavericks owner Mark Cuban talks as they watch the team warm up before the start of their game against the Memphis Grizzlies in Dallas, Saturday, March 1, 2003. (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam) (DONNA MCWILLIAM / AP) less

Dallas Mavericks head coach Don Nelson, left, listens as Mavericks owner Mark Cuban talks as they watch the team warm up before the start of their game against the Memphis Grizzlies in Dallas, Saturday, March ... more

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, right, arrives for labor talks between the NBA and players' association, Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011 in New York. NBA commissioner David Stern said last week during an interview with WFAN radio in New York that without a deal Tuesday, when the sides meet with federal mediator George Cohen, his "gut" was that there wouldn't be NBA basketball on Christmas. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer) (Mary Altaffer / AP) less

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, right, arrives for labor talks between the NBA and players' association, Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011 in New York. NBA commissioner David Stern said last week during an interview ... more

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, rear, jumps back as a actor posed as a referee shoves him backwards during the first half of the Mavericks, New Orleans Hornets game, Tuesday Apri. 1, 2003, in Dallas. Cuban continued to get into a scuffle with the actor as fans reacted in what turned out to be an April Fool's Day joke. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) (TONY GUTIERREZ / AP) less

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, rear, jumps back as a actor posed as a referee shoves him backwards during the first half of the Mavericks, New Orleans Hornets game, Tuesday Apri. 1, 2003, in Dallas. Cuban ... more

Mavericks' owner Mark Cuban blows a kiss to fans during first half action against the Spurs game 1 Western Conference Finals at the the SBC Centerin San Antonio Monday May 19, 2003. Edward A. Ornelas/Staff (EDWARD A. ORNELAS / SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) less

Mavericks' owner Mark Cuban blows a kiss to fans during first half action against the Spurs game 1 Western Conference Finals at the the SBC Centerin San Antonio Monday May 19, 2003. Edward A. Ornelas/Staff ... more

Mavericks' owner Mark Cuban reacts during game 1 of the Western Conference Finals with the Spurs at the the SBC Centerin San Antonio Monday May 19, 2003. Edward A. Ornelas/Staff (EDWARD A. ORNELAS / SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) less

Mavericks' owner Mark Cuban reacts during game 1 of the Western Conference Finals with the Spurs at the the SBC Centerin San Antonio Monday May 19, 2003. Edward A. Ornelas/Staff (EDWARD A. ORNELAS / SAN ... more

NBA superstar Jason Kidd, left, of the New Jersey Nets, laughs with Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, Monday, June 23, 2003, in New York. Kidd and Cuban announced the upcoming American Century Golf Championship at Lake Tahoe, Nev., July 18-20. The event will benefit the Fallen Patriot Fund for families of Americans lost in the conflict in Iraq. (AP Photo/Ed Bailey) (AP) less

NBA superstar Jason Kidd, left, of the New Jersey Nets, laughs with Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, Monday, June 23, 2003, in New York. Kidd and Cuban announced the upcoming American Century Golf ... more

Dallas Mavericks president and assistant coach Donn Nelson, right, and owner Mark Cuban huddle before the Mavericks take on the Los Angeles Lakers, Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2003, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian) (AP) less

Dallas Mavericks president and assistant coach Donn Nelson, right, and owner Mark Cuban huddle before the Mavericks take on the Los Angeles Lakers, Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2003, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. ... more

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, left, standing, complains to the referees, saying a Philadelphia 76ers player should have been called for a foul, as coach Don Nelson, right, stands nearby during the Mavericks' 125-122 double-overtime win over the Philadelphia 76ers, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2004, in Dallas. A few hours after Cuban tried to diffuse speculation about Nelson's job security by telling Nelson he would remain coach and general manager, the Mavericks played one of their most exciting games of the season. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) (*HFI*, AP) less

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, left, standing, complains to the referees, saying a Philadelphia 76ers player should have been called for a foul, as coach Don Nelson, right, stands nearby during the ... more

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, reaches up to congratulate center Shawn Bradley as Bradley returns to the bench during the fourth quarter of the Mavericks' 91-88 victory over the Nuggets in Denver on Friday, Jan. 16, 2004. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) (AP) less

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, reaches up to congratulate center Shawn Bradley as Bradley returns to the bench during the fourth quarter of the Mavericks' 91-88 victory over the Nuggets in Denver on Friday, ... more

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban looks up to watch a replay in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets in Dallas, Saturday, Jan 31, 2004. The Mavericks gave up a 20-point lead in the second half to lose, 107-104, to the Nuggets. (AP Photo/LM Otero) (AP) less

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban looks up to watch a replay in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets in Dallas, Saturday, Jan 31, 2004. The Mavericks gave up a 20-point lead in the second half to lose, ... more

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban yells toward officials in the second quarter of their game against the San Antonio Spurs in Dallas, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2004. Dallas won, 115-91. (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam) (AP) less

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban yells toward officials in the second quarter of their game against the San Antonio Spurs in Dallas, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2004. Dallas won, 115-91. (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam) ... more

SPORTS SPURS MAVERICKS 11/24/04 Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban expresses his displeasure with the outcome of their game against the San Antonio Spurs at the SBC Center on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2004. Spurs won 94-80. ( JERRY LARA STAFF ) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) less

SPORTS SPURS MAVERICKS 11/24/04 Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban expresses his displeasure with the outcome of their game against the San Antonio Spurs at the SBC Center on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2004. Spurs won ... more

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban grimaces near the end of Game 6 against the Phoenix Suns in the teams' Western Conference semifinal series, in Dallas on Friday, May 20, 2005. Phoenix won 130-126, eliminated Dallas from the playoffs. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp) (AP) less

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban grimaces near the end of Game 6 against the Phoenix Suns in the teams' Western Conference semifinal series, in Dallas on Friday, May 20, 2005. Phoenix won 130-126, eliminated ... more

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban grimaces near the end of Game 6... Photo-2740213.40957 - Beaumont Enterprise

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban looks up at the scoreboard during a timeout in the fourth quarter of the Mavericks game against the Phoenix Suns Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2005, in Phoenix. Cuban, who normally wears a t-shirt during games, donned a blazer and collared shirt to adhere to the NBA's dress code policy.(AP Photo/Paul Connors) (AP) less

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban looks up at the scoreboard during a timeout in the fourth quarter of the Mavericks game against the Phoenix Suns Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2005, in Phoenix. Cuban, who normally wears a ... more

FILE -- Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban exchanges words with one of the referees during the fourth quarter against the Utah Jazz in their first-round playoff game in Salt Lake City, in this April 14, 2001 photo. Cuban was fined $500,000 by the NBA on Tuesday Jan. 8, 2002 for repeated public criticism of game officials. (AP Photo/Douglas C. Pizac) (AP) less

FILE -- Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban exchanges words with one of the referees during the fourth quarter against the Utah Jazz in their first-round playoff game in Salt Lake City, in this April 14, 2001 ... more

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban yells about a call during the fourth quarter against the San Antonio Spurs in Dallas, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002. Cuban was fined $500,000 by the NBA for his repeated criticism of referees, the largest fine for an individual in the league's history. Cuban's most recent public comments came after the Mavericks lost to San Antonio 105-103. (AP Photo/LM Otero) (AP) less

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban yells about a call during the fourth quarter against the San Antonio Spurs in Dallas, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002. Cuban was fined $500,000 by the NBA for his repeated criticism ... more